Reviving RAF pilot retention: Making the job ‘Cool’ again
To keep people, the RAF should invest in making the job cool again and reinvigorating the individual experience argues a Royal Air Force pilot in this submission to the UK Defence Journal.
Britain ‘defenceless’ against ballistic missile attack
Surely the capital, London, is appropriately defended, and also the independent nuclear deterrent submarine base at Faslane on the Clyde? Sorry folks, the answer is no.
The Albion class are gone, let’s move on
Ultimately, the Royal Navy is taking a calculated risk by prioritising future capabilities over retaining older, resource intenSive platforms - but will that risk pay off?
Trump approach to US space policy could throw some surprises
Donald Trump’s approach to US space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board.
How Baltic and Nordic countries are preparing for war
‘Keep nine litres of water in storage’, how Baltic and Nordic countries are preparing for war.
Albion and Bulwark are gone, can that be a positive?
This decision reflects the difficult but necessary process of prioritising future readiness and operational efficiency over retaining older platforms.
The value of British air power
Whether securing airspace, launching precision strikes, or providing humanitarian relief, airpower ensures that Britain remains a key player on the world stage.
Time to unleash the Joint Expeditionary Force’s potential
In this article, Robert Clark argues that it's time to unleash the full potential of the Joint Expeditionary Force to stabilise Europe. With Poland, Ukraine, and the UK at the forefront, the JEF can redefine European security.
Why aircraft carriers are essential to the United Kingdom
Simply put, aircraft carriers are not just essential to Britain—they are indispensable to its future.
In dire straits – the RFA in crisis
The Royal Fleet Auxilliary is overworked, underpaid, and undervalued argues @TheSubHunter1.
